February 9, 2013: Tyra Banks attends the Clive Davis Annual Pre-Grammy Party held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California. Mandatory Credit: Sol Jones/INFphoto.com Ref: infusla-41
February 9, 2013: Estelle attends the Clive Davis Annual Pre-Grammy Party held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California. Mandatory Credit: Sol Jones/INFphoto.com Ref: infusla-41
February 10, 2013: Ciara attends Chris Brown’s Grammy Afterparty held at the Supper Club in Los Angeles, California. Mandatory Credit: Karl Larsen/INFphoto.com Ref: infusla-52
Actress Meagan Good attends Warner Music Group’s 2013 Grammy Celebration at Chateau Marmont’s Bar Marmont on February 10, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
February 9, 2013: Gladys Knight attends the Clive Davis Annual Pre-Grammy Party held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California. Mandatory Credit: Sol Jones/INFphoto.com Ref: infusla-41
February 9, 2013: Nicole Richie attends the Clive Davis Annual Pre-Grammy Party held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California. Mandatory Credit: Sol Jones/INFphoto.com Ref: infusla-41
Hiphop artist 2 Chainz attends the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at STAPLES Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS)
February 9, 2013: Brandy Norwood attends the Clive Davis Annual Pre-Grammy Party held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California. Mandatory Credit: Sol Jones/INFphoto.com Ref: infusla-41
Recording artist Janelle Monae attends Warner Music Group’s 2013 Grammy Celebration at Chateau Marmont’s Bar Marmont on February 10, 2013 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
February 10, 2013: Miguel Jontel Pimentel attends Chris Brown’s Grammy Afterparty held at the Supper Club in Los Angeles, California. Mandatory Credit: Karl Larsen/INFphoto.com Ref: infusla-52
February 9, 2013: Ashanti attends the Clive Davis Annual Pre-Grammy Party held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California. Mandatory Credit: Sol Jones/INFphoto.com Ref: infusla-41
February 9, 2013: Wiz Kahlifa attends the Clive Davis Annual Pre-Grammy Party held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California. Mandatory Credit: Sol Jones/INFphoto.com Ref: infusla-41
February 9, 2013: Akon attends the Clive Davis Annual Pre-Grammy Party held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California. Mandatory Credit: Sol Jones/INFphoto.com Ref: infusla-41
Porscha Coleman attends The Billboard GRAMMY After Party at The London Hotel on February 10, 2013 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images)
February 9, 2013: Ne-Yo attends the Clive Davis Annual Pre-Grammy Party held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California. Mandatory Credit: Sol Jones/INFphoto.com Ref: infusla-41
Rapper MC Lyte arrives at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
February 9, 2013: Jordin Sparks attends the Clive Davis Annual Pre-Grammy Party held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California. Mandatory Credit: Sol Jones/INFphoto.com Ref: infusla-41
TV personality Shaun Robinson arrives at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
February 9, 2013: Jill Scott attends the Clive Davis Annual Pre-Grammy Party held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California. Mandatory Credit: Sol Jones/INFphoto.com Ref: infusla-41
February 9, 2013: Jennifer Hudson attends the Clive Davis Annual Pre-Grammy Party held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California. Mandatory Credit: Sol Jones/INFphoto.com Ref: infusla-41
February 9, 2013: Janelle Monae attends the Clive Davis Annual Pre-Grammy Party held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California. Mandatory Credit: Sol Jones/INFphoto.com Ref: infusla-41
February 9, 2013: Ciara attends the Clive Davis Annual Pre-Grammy Party held at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, California. Mandatory Credit: Sol Jones/INFphoto.com Ref: infusla-41
Singer Anita Baker arrives at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)
Jill Scott, Jennifer Hudson, Janelle Monae. (Photos: INF)
Fashions worn by celebrities this Grammy weekend ranged from pretty and playful to brash as stars stepped out in style for numerous events all weekend long — particularly the day before and in the hours after the Grammy Awards show.
Clive Davis’ pre-Grammy gala on Saturday attracted a bevy of beautifully-dressed African-American luminaries whose gowns, jackets and accessories rivaled what they would wear on the red carpet for Grammy night. While the women opted for more formal glam, men who attended went bold — even wearing gold, as did singer Akon with his metallic motorcycle jacket, one of the night’s most eye-catching looks.
Brandy also made a fun style statement at the event in a black-and-white patterned minidress.
After the Grammy Awards (during which some stars made stunning outfit changes), many continued the evening of festive fashion expression by showing off even more fabulous selections from their enviable wardrobes.
Kelly Rowland opted for a slinky long red number for the afterparties to complement the deftly cut black dress that she selected for the main event. Rihanna chose a two piece halter top and long white sarong to party into the wee hours of the night after sitting next to Chris Brown in a bright red dress for the show.
Speaking of Chris Brown, he held his own afterparty to celebrate this big night in music, to which Ciara wore a graphic-striped frock, partaking in one of the latest trends. Grammy Award winner Miguel jumped on the stripes bandwagon as well for his jacket worn after the ceremony.
Some of these ensembles are prettier than those selected for the official Grammys red carpet. What do you think? Did these stars do better with their fashion choices for the events surrounding the Grammy Awards, or during the show?
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